Nov 5, 2012: Ireland have been dealt a huge blow on the eve of their end of year campaign with the news that Ulster flanker Stephen Ferris has been ruled out of their clashes with South Africa and Fiji

Sep 14, 2012: The battle to secure a place on the British & Irish Lions tour to Australia starts on Saturday for many of Ireland's finest with a host of internationals recalled to the Leinster side ahead of their trip to Treviso

May 18, 2012: "The Lazarus-like recovery of Leinster stalwart Brian O'Driscoll tells you everything you need to know about the battle for European club rugby's biggest prize." Graham Jenkins previews the Heineken Cup finale